How to Make Resume Writing Easy With Google Resume Templates

Stand out in your job search with a professional looking resume.

You can use Google Docs to assist you with creating a resume for your job search. Google Docs has hundreds of resume templates in the "Template Gallery" for you to choose from. Using a template can help you create the perfect resume because it provides most of the required fields that your resume should highlight. Choosing a professional looking resume template can also help increase your chances of getting hired, because the employer's hiring manager can see you've taken care to format the resume properly.

Instructions

1. Go to docs.google.com and sign into your Google account. If you are already signed in with the current browser session, then you won't be prompted by the site to log in.

2. Click the "Create" button on the far-left column. Click the "From Template" option from the button's drop-down menu. The "Template Gallery" loads in a new browser tab.

3. Type "Resume" in the top search box and click the "Search Templates" button. The search results for resume templates appear on the screen.

4. Browse through the resume templates until you find one you wish to use for your resume. You may look at a template by clicking the "Preview" link under its individual listing.

5. Click the "Use This Template" button and the template will load in a new browser tab.

6. Fill in the required details or replace the generic information that is pre-filled on the template. Google Docs automatically saves your changes periodically, so you don't have to worry about losing the changes you make.

7. Click the "File" menu below the title area, then select "Download As" and click the "Word" option. This downloads the template file to your computer as a Microsoft Word document. Alternatively, you can click "ODT," instead of "Word," to save the file in the OpenOffice document format.

8. Click the "File" menu above the word processor area, then click the "Print" option. Alternatively, you can press the "Ctrl" + "P" keys simultaneously to send the document to the printer.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the pre-filled template information as a guide to make your resume writing easier. Make sure you fill in information relating to your education, work experience and awards you may have received.

• You can edit the template directly in your Google Docs account or download it to your computer to make later modifications as your resume expands.

References

• Google Docs Help: Finding a Useful Template

Resources

• Google Docs
• Google Docs: Template Gallery